What Teeth Can Tell You: Dental Forensics and Anthropology

Most people know what the average dentist does, but did you know there are…


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Why Does Your Dentist Recommend a Bone Graft?

Conceptually, jawbone grafts are fairly simple. New bone, or bone-like…


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Why Snacking Can Hurt Your Teeth

We’re not going to tell you to stop snacking entirely, so you can cross that…


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Foods That Are Good for Your Teeth

We hear a lot about what foods are bad for our teeth, but there are actually…


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How Long Should You Keep Wearing Your Retainer?

More and more people are getting braces to straighten their smiles, but there’s…


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What Does It Mean to Be a Dental Hygienist?

When you go to the dentist, you interact with a lot of different people in the…


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How Sensitive Toothpaste Works

If you’ve noticed your teeth hurt when you eat hot, cold or sweet foods, you…


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How to Choose an Electric Toothbrush

We all know that brushing your teeth is essential for good oral hygiene, but…


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Sports Dentistry, Mouthguards and More!

Sports dentistry is a relatively new field in dentistry, with several slightly…


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Not Just the Tooth Fairy: Dental Traditions for Kids

The Tooth Fairy is an important tool to help kids cope with the potentially…